Sponsor
Alderman Wiser
Title
New Garage Structures at 4215 Durand Avenue - Courtyard Apartment Complex
Resolved, that the request from Thomas M. Wood of Harris & Associates seeking an amendment to a planned unit development to construct new garage structures at the Courtyard Apartment Complex at 4215 Durand Avenue is approved, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on January 29, 2014 be approved subject to the following conditions contained herein.
b. That the residential planned unit development living unit count is now amended and approved at 48 units.
c. That all applicable building inspections be performed and required permits obtained from the Building Inspection department for any construction, plumbing, electrical work, and any other required permits or inspections for work done, prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit.
d. That the garages shall not be used in the operation of any business.
e. That the garages are for the sole use of residents of the apartment facility.
f. That prior to the issuance of a building permit, the following shall be addressed:
1. Resolution of building code and grading and drainage issues as identified by the Building Inspection and City Engineering Departments.
2. Submittal of samples of the brick wainscoting, trim work, siding and lighting specification sheets as described in the plans for the review and approval by the Director of City Development.
3. Submit specifications sheets and a revised site plan and illustrating the placement of bollards or other suitable protective measure at the garage entrances.
g. That prior to the issuance of occupancy permits for the garages, the following shall be accomplished:
1. Resolution of building code and grading and drainage issues as identified by the Building Inspection and City Engineering Departments.
2. Installation of site landscaping including trees shrubs, foundation plantings and grass.
3. Installation of garage entrance protective measures as approved by the Director of City Development.
4. Completion of the installation of siding, brickwork and trim work as approved by the Director of City Development.
h. That, if the improvements required and described in condition “g.” are not completed by the time an occupancy permit is requested, then a financial surety shall be provided to the City in an amount equal in value to the required improvements, subject to the following terms:
1. Financial surety documents shall be submitted for the review and approval of the Director of City Development, shall be issued in the City’s favor, shall be in effect for one year from the date of issuance.
2. Financial surety documents shall be extended beyond the expiration date if deemed necessary by the City of Racine, and shall require that the issuer give a 90 day notice to the Department of City Development prior to the expiration of said financial surety.
3. The City is authorized by the Conditional Use permit to enter the site, implement the plan(s) and draw on the financial security for the cost of implementation of work if required improvements are not completed by May 1, 2015, or by an earlier date as may be required. Any costs incurred in excess of the value of the financial security shall be paid by the applicant or owner or shall be imposed as a special charge against the real property in accordance with applicable statute.
4. By operating under this Conditional Use, the applicant and owner give permission to the City to enter upon the property for the purposes described herein.
i. That any requests for signage shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of City Development prior to issuance of a building permit or sign installation.
j. That the applicant provide a statement as to the responsible party for all site maintenance, including but not limited to lawn care, snow removal, daily removal of trash or debris on the premises, and general building maintenance.
k. That no minor changes be made from the conditions of this permit without the approval of the Plan Commission, and no major changes be made from the conditions of this permit without the approval of the Common Council.
l. That this conditional use is subject to review by the Plan Commission for compliance with the listed conditions.
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